February 28, 2007
READ: Philippians 4:4-9
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
The psalmist wrote, "Be still, and know that I am God" (46:10). Paul exhorted the Philippians to "be anxious for nothing" (Phil. 4:6). And Peter instructed his readers to cast all their cares on God (1 Peter 5:7).
How can someone stop worrying and be "still"? Only through prayer and trust in the loving God (Phil. 4:6-7). Those who cast their cares on Him can set aside the noise and confusion, ambitions and strivings, and enter into the peace of God (v.7).
This doesnt mean that those who are "still" before the Lord will escape lifes dangers and dilemmas, but it does mean they will have the ability to live with tranquility in the midst of them. Though trouble may remain, the confusion, apprehension, and despair begin to fade away. Such people show poise under pressure; theyre unshaken by lifes alarms; they radiate peace wherever they go.
If youve never acquainted yourself with the depths of Gods love and His call for you to live in that love, your life will be filled with anxiety and cares. Youll often be fretful and restlessalways looking for that illusive "something more."
When you learn to turn your confidence toward God and cast your cares on Him, you can be calm in the midst of lifes demands.
Excellent message today, one we can all carry with us.
thanks for the daily message, Mayor - another good one.
I loved the passage reading today. Thank you so much for your inspiration that always touches me.